Multiple Choice
In the overview of DNA replication, what is the primary job of DNA polymerase?
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8. DNA Replication
Overview of DNA Replication
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In the overview of DNA replication, what is the primary purpose of DNA polymerase?
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To synthesize a new DNA strand by adding nucleotides to the 3′ end of a growing strand using a DNA template
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To unwind the DNA double helix by breaking hydrogen bonds between base pairs
C
To join Okazaki fragments by sealing breaks in the sugar-phosphate backbone
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To remove RNA primers and replace them with DNA along the lagging strand
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